used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
Alvin
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From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
Boothbay
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From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
brimfuladjective
filled to capacity
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
the act of burning something
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
Charmount
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From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
without doubt or question
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
Deerfoot
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From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
fleetnessnoun
rapidity of movement
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
Haynes
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From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
intersectionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈsekʃən/
a point where lines intersect
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
landingsnounUS /ˈlændɪŋz/
plural of “landing” — an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
Landon
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From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
staying power
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
loped
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From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
not any; not one
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
and nothing more
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
the act of punishing
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
To recall to mind.
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
in the near future
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
sprinternounUS /ˈsprɪntər/
someone who runs a short distance at top speed
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
not in physical motion
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
carry out
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He loped down the road, until he was panting from the exertion, when he dropped to a rapid walk, still burning with high resolve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
at the time that
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
in or at the place that
From this reading With no clearly defined plan in mind, he turned off at the intersection of the highways, and soon reached Charmount, one of the regular landings where the little steamers for Boothbay Harbor halted to let off and take on passengers.
which person or people
From this reading When he parted company with Alvin Landon and Chester Haynes, only one purpose controlled him--that was to regain possession of the stolen motor boat _Deerfoot_ and incidentally to administer proper punishment to the thieves who had so boldly stolen the craft.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His short legs, however, were not meant for fleetness, and he never would have won fame as a sprinter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A TELEGRAM You will remember that Mike Murphy, the Irish laddie, was brimful of pluck, powerful and sturdy of build and with little in the nature of fear in his make-up.
